Students complete nine sentences about transition words — introducing opposing views, responding to counterarguments, and showing sequence. The matching activity pairs four sentences from different argument contexts with the transitions that introduce each: adding a reason, introducing evidence, presenting a counterargument, and signaling the conclusion.
Matching sentences to transition functions builds the sentence-level fluency students need to write multi-paragraph arguments with logical flow throughout.
Style:
Argumentative Writing
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The transition "although " is used to introduce an opposing viewpoint before you respond to it.
2. After stating the counterargument, a writer should address it with facts or reasoning.
3. "First," "next," and "finally" are transition words that show order in an argument.
4. The phrase "for example" is a transition used to introduce evidence.
5. "In contrast" and "on the other hand" are transitions that signal a different idea.
6. A strong counterargument response acknowledges the other side's point before explaining why your claim is still stronger.
7. The transition "therefore" is used to show the result of the argument.
8. Using transitions between paragraphs helps the reader follow the flow of your argument.
9. "Some people believe... however, the evidence shows otherwise" is a pattern for responding to a counterargument.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
"Furthermore, studies show students learn better with music."
→ Adds another supporting reason to the argument
Introduces a specific example as evidence
"On the other hand, some parents worry about screen time."
→ Presents an opposing viewpoint to address
Adds another supporting reason to the argument
"For instance, our school garden grew 50 pounds of vegetables."
→ Introduces a specific example as evidence
Signals the final summary of the argument
"In conclusion, outdoor recess benefits every student."
→ Signals the final summary of the argument
Presents an opposing viewpoint to address
Argumentative Writing
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) The transition "although " is used to introduce an opposing viewpoint before you respond to it.
2) After stating the counterargument, a writer should address it with facts or reasoning.
3) "First," "next," and "finally" are transition words that show order in an argument.
4) The phrase "for example" is a transition used to introduce evidence.
5) "In contrast" and "on the other hand" are transitions that signal a different idea.
6) A strong counterargument response acknowledges the other side's point before explaining why your claim is still stronger.
7) The transition "therefore" is used to show the result of the argument.
8) Using transitions between paragraphs helps the reader follow the flow of your argument.
9) "Some people believe... however, the evidence shows otherwise" is a pattern for responding to a counterargument.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
"Furthermore, studies show students learn better with music."
→ Adds another supporting reason to the argument
Introduces a specific example as evidence
"On the other hand, some parents worry about screen time."
→ Presents an opposing viewpoint to address
Adds another supporting reason to the argument
"For instance, our school garden grew 50 pounds of vegetables."
→ Introduces a specific example as evidence
Signals the final summary of the argument
"In conclusion, outdoor recess benefits every student."
→ Signals the final summary of the argument
Presents an opposing viewpoint to address
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